I'm a huge Morrissey fan. What many of you who aren't very familiar with Mozzer don't know is that Morrissey has many fine rockabilly songs that you would love. Although in the Smiths, Johnny Marr tinkered with genius rockabilly guitar parts in some songs, when Morrissey went solo, his backing band of the great Boz Boorer (rockabilly legend), Alain Whyte (also very well versed in rockabilly) and bassist Gary Day (who even played upright bass live and in studio) not only converted many of his songs to a more rockabilly feel for live performance (just watch the Live Dallas video- the rockabillied-out versions of "King Leer", and "Angel, Angel, down we go together" are amazing!), but also they wrote new songs with Morrissey that are specifically rockabilly. So, I've already recommended the Live in Dallas DVD, as it's great versions of songs, tall quiffs and rockabilly riffs will have you dancing your legs down to the knees. There are some CDs you need to check out as well.
Find the Live Dallas DVD on Amazon!
The "Beethoven is deaf" live in Paris CD is a must-have. The sonic quality is very excellent and the versions of songs are amazing. It contains a rockabilly version of the great song "Sister, I'm a poet", as well as an amped up rockabilly version of the song "The Loop" (which Tiger Army famously covered before they opened up for Morrissey on tour). The other songs are all excellent as well. Find a copy on Amazon!
"Pregnant for the last time" is a way far out cool song that I love. The lyrics and wit are excellent and the musicianship is top-notch. A great fun rockabilly jam.
The Morrissey live at KROQ EP is a must-have also. There are 3 songs recorded live that are absolutely perfect and gorgeous in every way possible and far superior to any other version of these songs (Although the piano-only original version of "There's a place in hell..." is amazing also). The three songs- "There's a place in hell for me and my friends" (which he also performed live on the tonight show with Johnny Carson- there's a clip on youtube you can find), "My Love Life" (which is one of my favourite songs all-time because of this version, could be the most beautiful song in history), and "Sing your life" ( a rousing, rockabilly version which he also performed on the tonight show with Johnny Carson same night as "There's a place in hell..." and there's a clip of this one on youtube as well). You HAVE TO BUY THIS EP. Find copies on Amazon!
"Pashernate Love", the B-side for "Tomorrow" (which is an amazing, unique and gorgeous song in its own right). Is a lovely up-tempo rockabilly number that will get your pulse pounding and senses reeling. The cover photo of Moz in a speedo by a hotel pool with bassist Gary Day, both sunning themselves, is a bonus candid. Find a copy on Amazon!
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